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Boston University 2018-2019 - Still Alive!
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brassbonanza
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Re: Boston University 2018-2019 - Still Alive!
Tough to say given that PC is still playing and we don't know if they'll have any early signees in the offseason. That said, based on the roster alone it'd probably be PC, BU, NU in that order though without an enormous gap between the three. On top of that, Lackey played under Paul Pearl for three seasons at Harvard and BU's goalie coach was the goalie coach at Harvard for Lackey's freshman year. With a grad transfer, there are more variables in play when predicting a landing spot than an incoming freshman.
Tough to say given that PC is still playing and we don't know if they'll have any early signees in the offseason. That said, based on the roster alone it'd probably be PC, BU, NU in that order though without an enormous gap between the three. On top of that, Lackey played under Paul Pearl for three seasons at Harvard and BU's goalie coach was the goalie coach at Harvard for Lackey's freshman year. With a grad transfer, there are more variables in play when predicting a landing spot than an incoming freshman.
Re: Boston University 2018-2019 - Still Alive!
Couple of points re Lackey
For the season his GAA was 2.34 with a .918 save percentage. Both he and Harvard got off to a rocky start this season, not winning until its 5th game. Lackey gave up 14 goals in his first three starts (0-1-2). Over his next 21 starts—until his knee injury on Feb. 16—his GAA was about 1.85 and he gave more than two goals only five times. In his first game back, he gave up 3 goals in 33 minutes to Clarkson. Then another 3 in the NCAA regional against UMass. Whoever gets him will have a high-end goalie.
The quality of the MBA program is likely to be extremely important in his decision along with the overall roster quality previously mentioned. Questrom stacks up pretty well in a number of rankings. USNWR has BU at #50, NU at #58 and PC unranked.
Couple of points re Lackey
For the season his GAA was 2.34 with a .918 save percentage. Both he and Harvard got off to a rocky start this season, not winning until its 5th game. Lackey gave up 14 goals in his first three starts (0-1-2). Over his next 21 starts—until his knee injury on Feb. 16—his GAA was about 1.85 and he gave more than two goals only five times. In his first game back, he gave up 3 goals in 33 minutes to Clarkson. Then another 3 in the NCAA regional against UMass. Whoever gets him will have a high-end goalie.
The quality of the MBA program is likely to be extremely important in his decision along with the overall roster quality previously mentioned. Questrom stacks up pretty well in a number of rankings. USNWR has BU at #50, NU at #58 and PC unranked.
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Lackey majored in Economics at Harvard according to Harvard Hockey’s website, just to add some context. Not that his undergraduate major makes him any more or less predisposed to choose an MBA program like Questrom’s
Lackey majored in Economics at Harvard according to Harvard Hockey’s website, just to add some context. Not that his undergraduate major makes him any more or less predisposed to choose an MBA program like Questrom’s
And we even had pencils, washing machines and hair dryers too!
Considering its 28(!) years ago, I'm surprised video exists.
When I started at Clarkson, slide rules were de rigueur. When I graduated 4 years later, they were relics.
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Financial aid is also an issue?-- Melanson came and paid for the graduate year
Not sure about Willman this year but the return was not good
Financial aid is also an issue?-- Melanson came and paid for the graduate year
Not sure about Willman this year but the return was not good
ericredaxe
Veteran
I wonder if Harvard would have been his first choice but for some reason is not an option?
Harvard isn't an option because Ivy League doesn't allow kids to use a medical redshirt to play during their 5th year of college if they missed a season in one of the first 4.
Not allowed at Harvard so not an option
defkit
New member
Re: Boston University 2018-2019 - Still Alive!
I have many grainy VHS tapes from years gone by...
I have many grainy VHS tapes from years gone by...
Sean Pickett
2009 NCAA Champions
Me too, starting with the ‘85-‘86 season. However, as videotape was expensive, I only saved wins and a few ties.
Sean
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https://twitter.com/markdivver/status/1113830806005350400?s=21
Lackey to PC
https://twitter.com/markdivver/status/1113830806005350400?s=21
Lackey to PC
Re: Boston University 2018-2019 - Still Alive!
Despite Lackey's connections with current coaches at BU, this does not surprise me. With PC being in the FF, they are the "hot" team so to speak. He probably looks at it thinking PC will have the best returning team next year of the schools he considered. Not sure if that is true or not but that's probably what he is thinking. PC could end up losing a few players early after their season ends.
Despite Lackey's connections with current coaches at BU, this does not surprise me. With PC being in the FF, they are the "hot" team so to speak. He probably looks at it thinking PC will have the best returning team next year of the schools he considered. Not sure if that is true or not but that's probably what he is thinking. PC could end up losing a few players early after their season ends.
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To anybody with inside information...does this raise a red flag?
To anybody with inside information...does this raise a red flag?
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Ugh...cant blame Lackey though. It will his last NCAA season and will want to win and get more visibility if he wants a pro deal and PC gives him a better chance currently.
Ugh...cant blame Lackey though. It will his last NCAA season and will want to win and get more visibility if he wants a pro deal and PC gives him a better chance currently.
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Well, yeah, specifically, is this "indicative" of the perception of BU at the present time and will this mean we are going to start to see more recruiting "losses?"
Well, yeah, specifically, is this "indicative" of the perception of BU at the present time and will this mean we are going to start to see more recruiting "losses?"
QUAlum2004
Well-known member
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No inside info but this isn't the most shocking thing in the world. BU is going to have a team full of freshman that they will need to rely on with Bowers, Farabee gone with very little quality upperclassmen to lead the team. PC's program is clearly in a better state than BU's in right now plus you have Nate Leaman vs. Albie O'Connell. It's a no brainer who he should want to play for.
No inside info but this isn't the most shocking thing in the world. BU is going to have a team full of freshman that they will need to rely on with Bowers, Farabee gone with very little quality upperclassmen to lead the team. PC's program is clearly in a better state than BU's in right now plus you have Nate Leaman vs. Albie O'Connell. It's a no brainer who he should want to play for.
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That was kind of my point. If this is the way most recruits perceive it, we're in more trouble than just our program not being in a "good state;" namely, it's not going to turn around anytime soon.
That was kind of my point. If this is the way most recruits perceive it, we're in more trouble than just our program not being in a "good state;" namely, it's not going to turn around anytime soon.
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I think so. Honestly going to PC is a no brainer for Lackey IMO. I am sure he has aspirations to play professionally after school and PC will be a much better team than BU next season so his chances of receiving a pro deal is better given the PC route. Lackey is looking at 1 season only. PC plays a defensive game in a tight rink = much better for goalie and goalie stats.
I think so. Honestly going to PC is a no brainer for Lackey IMO. I am sure he has aspirations to play professionally after school and PC will be a much better team than BU next season so his chances of receiving a pro deal is better given the PC route. Lackey is looking at 1 season only. PC plays a defensive game in a tight rink = much better for goalie and goalie stats.